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Trump Open To Interim China Trade Deal
Markets have cheered recent signs of a possible thaw in the trade war with China despite mixed signals from the White House. Trump says he would "consider" an interim deal. "Absolutely not" says White House officials.
Andrew Yang Uses Debate To Announce Universal Basic Income Giveaway
Healthcare is shaping up to be the issue that will define the Democratic Primary after the 10-strong field of presidential candidates sparred in Houston last night. Andrew Yang tried to break from the pack with his plan for the Freedom Dividend, a universal basic income plan that would pay every American $12,000-a-year.
Amy Klobuchar’s Net Worth 2020 Presidential Candidate
Klobuchar, 59, and her husband, John Bessler, 51, are in a comfortable financial position. Forbes ... [+]
When Amy Klobuchar went to Yale in the late 1970s, her father told her she needed to keep her spending to a minimum. Here’s how much 2020 presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar is worth now.
Federal Budget Deficit Tops $1 Trillion—With No End In Sight
For the first time in seven years, the U.S. government’s budget gap swelled to more than $1 trillion. Since last October, increased military spending, rising interest rates on government debt, and weak revenues earlier in the year have all caused the deficit to rise by 19%, according to the Treasury Department.
Over 25% Of High Schoolers Use E-Cigarettes, CDC Reports
As the Trump administration considers banning all non-tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes, preliminary survey data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows that youth vaping has reached an all-time high—over 25% of high schoolers are users.
Rebuked By Beijing, Billionaire Li Ka-shing Expresses Regret Over Hong Kong Protest Comments
Billionaire Li Ka-Shing called for Hong Kong's government to offer an "olive branch" to pro-democracy protesters to end the city's five-month crisis. Now Hong Kong's richest man has walked back his comments following rare criticism from a Chinese government agency accusing him of "harboring criminals".
Exclusive: From CryptoKitties To Cardi B: Warner Music Joins $11 Million Investment In Ethereum Replacement
Warner Music Group, the music giant behind Cardi B, Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars, has set its sights on blockchain, joining an $11.2 million investment in Dapper Labs, best known for making the viral blockchain game, CryptoKitties.
This Millennial, Who Retired At 30
Sabatier reached his FI goal at 30, raising $1.25 million in just five years. But his obsession took ... [+]
Grant Sabatier became a poster-child for the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement after growing his net worth to $1.25 million in just five years but the obsession he had in reaching his goal took a toll.
5 Of The Most Scenic Leaf-Peeping Road Trips In New England
Make the most of the fall with five of most scenic leaf-peeping road trips In New England. Fly to a starting point and drive from there to enjoy gorgeous fall colors.
Undercover Billionaire Glenn Stearns Is Not Actually A Billionaire
Glenn Stearns graces television screens across the U.S. from the streets of Erie, Pennsylvania. ... [+]
The star of the new Discovery Channel show is indeed a real businessman, but Forbes pegs his net worth at nowhere near one billion dollars.
WATCH: Forbes Flash
This week on Forbes Flash: Jack Ma steps down as chairman of the company he helped found; Oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens passed away this week; And Apple’s keynote brings new iPhones and a new competitor in the streaming wars.
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